Well I can confirm a portion of this. I'm a veteran using the VA Hospital and was told that I would get only 50 strips for 3 months and if I was taking insulin, I would get 200 for 3 months. I'm not taking insulin, but I convinced my doctor to give me the maximum. I still buy some on the side to make up for the times I feel the need to test more often.
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Originally Posted by TomB  Here in the good old US of A, glucose self testing for type II diabetics is a thing of the past - as far as insurance companies are concerned. Check the covered quantities and conditions for getting test strips from:
Medicare: 50 per 3 months unless on multiple insulin shots per day.
Blue Cross Blue Shield: 50 per month. 150 per month if taking insulin.
VA: 50 per 3 months; 150 a month if on multiple insulin shots per day.
Folks, the money people have found a way to cut their costs and they will use any half baked study to justify cutting back on buying test strips. This is no longer a local issue. Anyone know if there might be a US congressman who would be on the testing side? It's time for a "Diabetic's Bill of Rights." |
